Tragedy struck in Pandarak police station area of Patna district when two individuals lost their lives due to a lightning strike. The incident occurred while the victims were out grazing their cattle. The weather suddenly deteriorated, and a powerful lightning bolt struck, killing both men instantly.

The identities of the deceased have not been fully confirmed yet, but according to local residents, they were inhabitants of the Pandarak police station area. Upon receiving information about the incident, local police promptly arrived at the scene. They took possession of both bodies and sent them for post-mortem examination. The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the entire region, leaving villagers in shock and concern for their livestock.

Lightning strikes are a frequent occurrence in Bihar, particularly during the monsoon season. This event once again highlights the severe loss of life and property caused by lightning in rural areas. Despite continuous awareness campaigns by the administration and disaster management department to educate people on lightning safety measures, such tragic incidents continue to happen.

Police stated that the full identification of the deceased and the exact cause of death would be confirmed only after the post-mortem. Family members have been informed and are arriving at the scene. Following this unfortunate event, the local administration has appealed to people to avoid staying in open areas during bad weather and to seek shelter in safe places.